Illegal drugs are substances banned by a National Government. Illegal drugs come in a wide variety of forms and substances have a variety of effects on the body. Many alter your state of mind and have numerous physical and mental consequences. Today, the are six most used illegal drugs: in out world today are: Methamphetamines , Marijuana, MDMA(Ecstasy), Crack Cocaine, Heroine, and Inhalants. Many of these substances have the potential to alter a "user's" state of mind. Slower reaction times and hallucinatory sights are common side effects of illegal drugs. Obviously, these drugs not only cause harm to the "user" himself, but also place those around him at a greater risk of harm. Illegal drugs are produced throughout the world. From Afghanistan to Holland, to the United States of America, it seems that few countries do not take part in this $150 billion a year industry. All told, over 170 countries world wide are touched by global drug trafficking. Unfortunately, world-wide anti drug polices are expensive to implement - some $30 billion per year in the U.S. - and have proved to yield little in the way of positive results. Now, many are hopeful that a global effort will be made to combat this ever-growing threat of illegal drugs.
The BBC has produced an excellent documentary on the cocaine industry in Colombia. Alex James travels to Colombia to find out what kind of damage the drug causes. Articles, pictures, and videos of the program can be found via the link below:
Illegal Drugs: Sources
Illegal Drugs: History
Illegal Drugs: Activism
Illegal Drugs: Background Information
Illegal Drugs: Global Solutions
Illegal Drugs: Activities
Definition:
Illegal drugs are substances banned by a National Government. Illegal drugs come in a wide variety of forms and substances have a variety of effects on the body. Many alter your state of mind and have numerous physical and mental consequences. Today, the are six most used illegal drugs: in out world today are: Methamphetamines , Marijuana, MDMA(Ecstasy), Crack Cocaine, Heroine, and Inhalants. Many of these substances have the potential to alter a "user's" state of mind. Slower reaction times and hallucinatory sights are common side effects of illegal drugs. Obviously, these drugs not only cause harm to the "user" himself, but also place those around him at a greater risk of harm. Illegal drugs are produced throughout the world. From Afghanistan to Holland, to the United States of America, it seems that few countries do not take part in this $150 billion a year industry. All told, over 170 countries world wide are touched by global drug trafficking. Unfortunately, world-wide anti drug polices are expensive to implement - some $30 billion per year in the U.S. - and have proved to yield little in the way of positive results. Now, many are hopeful that a global effort will be made to combat this ever-growing threat of illegal drugs.
The BBC has produced an excellent documentary on the cocaine industry in Colombia. Alex James travels to Colombia to find out what kind of damage the drug causes. Articles, pictures, and videos of the program can be found via the link below:
Cocaine: Alex James in Colombia